Crisis, what crisis?
17/01/2019
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna says there is an urgent need for a constitutional shake-up in the UK, as the governments Brexit shambles goes from bad to worse.
Time for business to take the gloves off
10/01/2019
The business community has been abandoned by politicians. It is time to remind them who creates the wealth and jobs, and demand more support. That is the message from Downtown boss Frank McKenna in his first blog of 2019.
Can May possibly get her deal through?
10/01/2019
Against the odds Jim sill thinks Mrs May’s EU deal can prevail in some form. With no agreement on any other options, he forecasts a last minute appeal to Brussels to compromise on the Backstop could see her through eventually.
2018: The downward spiral continues
20/12/2018
Downtown’s political editor, Jim Hancock reviews the year in politics in his final blog of 2018.
We’re on the road to nowhere?
20/12/2018
In his last blog of the year, Frank McKenna says that neither the government of the opposition have a credible position on Brexit – and he wishes you all a Brexit-free new year.
ERG attempted to kill her – now PM must return the compliment
13/12/2018
The manic, swivel eyed, self-obsessed European Research Group pressed their nuclear button this week. And although they have seriously wounded Theresa May, their failure to
“Letter of comfort” to save May deal?
13/12/2018
So, Mr Rees Mogg is it OK to try to overturn the 2016 decision? No not the EU Referendum, the decision to make Theresa May
Brexit: What happens next week?
06/12/2018
The government is censored. All warehouses in this country for frozen goods are full. Preparations are underway to turn Kent into a lorry park. People
Then as now
29/11/2018
Echoes from the past The Prime Minister goes to the country in a snap General Election appealing for support across party lines. The Irish border
Blair – The Great Communicator
29/11/2018
I attended a dinner in London on Monday evening, where former prime minister Tony Blair was the speaker. He focussed almost his entire speech on
A Sheep in Wolf’s clothing
22/11/2018
Through the angst, frustration and disbelief at the antics of many parliamentarians over the increasingly tiresome issue of Brexit, I did allow myself to chuckle